Deterioration

He is adding fuel to the fire by insisting on his point of view.

He always adds insult to injury by criticizing her in public.

He always fans the flames of controversy by making provocative statements.

She is going to hell in handbag by spending all her money on unnecessary things.

If we don't take steps to improve the situation, our economy will go to the dogs.

She is feeling tired and worn out, as if she has known better days.

He always shoots himself in the foot by speaking without thinking first.

双重打击, 双重灾难

He is facing a double whammy of health problems and financial difficulties.

他正面临着健康问题和财务困难的双重打击。

If we don't find a solution soon, our company will be on the ropes and may have to close down.

He always seems to jump out of the frying pan and into the fire by making impulsive decisions.

If you don't take care of yourself, you will be feeling worse for wear in the morning.

If the government doesn't address the issue soon, the balloon will go up and there will be protests.

If we don't address the issue soon, the entire system will come to a grinding halt.

She is worried that the project will grind to a halt if they don't receive the necessary support.

After he insulted my friend, I told him to go to the devil.